South Colonie Central School District

South Colonie Central School District is a public school district located mostly in the Town of Colonie, New York. It has enrollment of 4,847 students in grades PreK–12 in 8 schools and a student to teacher ratio of 13:1. Its graduation rate is 91%.[4] The district, sandwiched between Albany and Schenectady, is primarily suburban. The area urbanized over the years, with rural land and farms very sparse within district boundaries. It is relatively unique amongst peer school districts because it sends all fifth and sixth graders to middle school.

South Colonie Central School District
Location
Colonie, New York,
Niskayuna, New York
United States
District information
GradesK-12
SuperintendentDavid J. Perry
SchoolsVeeder Elementary,
Saddlewood Elementary,
Forest Park Elementary,
Roessleville Elementary,
Shaker Road Elementary,
Sand Creek Middle,
Lisha Kill Middle,
Colonie Central High
Budget$102.2M[1]
NCES District ID3627210[2]
Students and staff
Students4,800+
Teachers380+
Staff500+ (incl. teachers)
Student–teacher ratio13:1
Athletic conferenceSuburban Council[3]
District mascotRaider
Colors    Garnet and Gold
Other information
Websitewww.southcolonieschools.org

Schools

The district contains five elementary schools (Kindergarten-4th grade). 5th-8th-grade students attend one of two middle schools, while the high school serves grades 9-12. Alternative education options are available for district middle and high school students who are not thriving in the traditional classroom setting. These include computer-based learning at two non-school buildings within district boundaries.[5]

(feeder schools: Shaker Rd. Elem., Roessleville Elem., Forest Park Elem.)

  • Lisha Kill Middle School (Raiders)

(feeder schools: Saddlewood Elem., Veeder Elem.)

  • Shaker Road Elementary School (Turtles)
  • Roessleville Elementary School (Dyno-Rhinos)
  • Forest Park Elementary School (Falcons)
  • Saddlewood Elementary School (Stars)
  • Veeder Elementary School (Owls)
  • Capital Region Career & Technical School (Vocational programs managed by BOCES, not South Colonie)

Former schools
  • Colonie Village School[6]

Central Av. @ Locust Pk.

  • Roessleville Elementary/High[7]

Central Av. @ McNutt Av.

  • Maywood Elementary

Central Av. @ Culver Av.

  • F D Roosevelt Elementary

Central Av. @ N. Lansing Rd.

  • Lansing School

Board of Education

As of 2018-2019 school year

  • Ed Sim, President
  • Rose Gigliello, Vice President
  • Jamie Blot
  • Brian Casey
  • Stephanie Cogan
  • Colleen Gizzi
  • Neil Johanning
  • David Kiehle
  • James “Tim” Ryan

References
  1. "South Colonie residents approve budget by a vote of 1,019 to 297". Spotlightnews.com. 16 May 2018.
  2. "Search for Public School Districts - District Detail for South Colonie Central School District". Nces.ed.gov.
  3. "Suburban Council Members" (PDF). Section2athletics.org. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  4. "Explore South Colonie Central School District". Niche.com.
  5. "South Colonie to cut bus runs by changing school hours". Timesunion.com. 10 January 2015.
  6. "Colonie town and village get Restore NY money". Spotlightnews.com. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  7. "Central Ave tunnels - All Over Albany". Alloveralbany.com.
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